Whether it's a hearty hike with the dog or a romantic stroll with your partner, a stretch along the South West Coast Path or an adventure in Snowdonia, the UK has a wide variety of walking territory that's waiting to be explored. Meanwhile, the country's hoteliers do an exceptional job providing inns, hotels and pubs-with-rooms to retreat to complete with fireplaces to warm by and superb food and drink to restore your energy.

Rambles in Cumbria surrounded by the beauty of the Lake District and exploring the Peak District national park or walking in the Tamar Valley and on Dartmoor, where you may have the privilege of meeting a few wild ponies along the way. Perhaps you will combine your walking holiday with other country pursuits - cycling, fishing, bird-watching and horse riding. Hotels will also go the extra mile, each offering their own unique touches, whether they're picnics to take out with you, ghillies and guides for local fishing whether you want advice on where to go or tips for beginners.